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Name: The Boy Who Lost His Face
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Author: Louis Sachar

📘 The Boy Who Lost His Face by Louis Sachar

In "The Boy Who Lost His Face," David enjoys popularity at school but loses his sense of self when he helps an elderly woman who later curses him. The curse forces him to confront his tendency to pander for acceptance. With the support of new friends and a compassionate girl, David learns to assert himself, grow stronger, and make amends for his past missteps.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Louis Sachar

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